Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) can be
defined as organisms in which the genetic material
(DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur
naturally by mating or natural recombination, for
instance by being genetically modified (GM) or by
recombinant DNA technology (Anklam et al., 2002).
GM food as defined by the European Community
(EC) Novel Food Regulation, is a food which is, of
which is made from a GMO and contains genetic
material of protein resulting from the modification.
Some common examples of GMO include herbicide
tolerant soybean, insect pest resistant maize, virus
resistant papaya and salt resistant tomato.